CVE-2018-18654
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CVE-2018-18654 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Crossroads 2.81 does not properly handle the /tmp directory during a build of xr. A local attacker can first create a world-writable subdirectory in a certain location under the /tmp directory, wait until a user process copies xr there, and then replace the entire contents of this subdirectory to include a Trojan horse xr.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Crossroads 2.81 does not properly handle the /tmp directory during a build of xr. A local attacker can first create a world-writable subdirectory in a certain location under the /tmp directory, wait until a user process copies xr there, and then replace the entire contents of this subdirectory to include a Trojan horse xr.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Crossroads | 2.81 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/911877Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/911877Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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